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Plan your week with our extensive events calendar at www.herald-dispatch.com. Saturday, April 26, 2008 3C Life Features: Robyn Rison (304) 526-2799 What’s Up n NFL Draft Party and Battle of the DJ’s, Satur- day-Sunday, April 26-27. Live DVD taping. Register before 11 p.m. Up to 16 emcee’s will battle it out for bragging rights, mic supremacy and cash. Live Independent performances by Tiger, Buzzy Shine, Boss, D.O. Ceasar, Prim, Northern Lights, Fam Click, 6’6 240 and more. $1,000 Cash Battle of the Champi- ons begins on Sunday. To perform, call film finale (304) 633- 5977. Para- dox Rift, 2127 Film fest wraps up with awards ceremony Manchester Ave. Huntington. By DAVE LAVENDER third place: “Grilling Bobby n The Tommy Webb Band, The Herald-Dispatch Hicks,” Tommy Wood and Marc 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26. [email protected] Benton, Lawrenceville, Ga. Questions, call (304) 743-5749. HUNTINGTON — There really is nothing like Documentary winners were Mountaineer Opry House, Mil- seeing a film on the drive-in movie-sized screen at first place: “Change Comes ton exit of Interstate 64, Milton. the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Knocking: The Story of the $12; $10 seniors 55 and over; The Greater Huntington Film ion wrapped up North Carolina Fund,” Rebecca $5 children 12 and under. another great weekend of film last week during Cerese, Durham, N.C.; second n James Monroe Blue- the fifth annual Appalachian Film Festival. place: “Mountain Top Removal,” grass Special, 7 p.m. Sat- At the Saturday night awards ceremony Michael O’Connell, Pittsboro, urday, April 26. Tickets, visit at the Frederick, it was inspiring to listen to N.C. www.ticketmaster.com. Para- such prolific regional filmmakers such as Bill Screenplay winners were first mount Arts Center, 1300 Win- Richardson, of Williamson, W.Va. His “Crash place: “Juniper Bass,” C.B. Wilson, chester Ave. Ashland. $22. Gordon,” took second place in the features Ruther Glen, Va., and second place: n 36th annual Dogwood category. “11:11,” Meg Lansaw, Wilmington, N.C. Arts & Crafts Festival, Fri- Other winners included first place feature: (formerly of Huntington). day-Sunday, April 25-27. “Tattered Angel,” Will Benson, Short film winner was “Joe Mover,” Vendors offer hand-crafted Cincinnati and Gabe Fazio and Lev Gorn, Sunnyside, jewelry, wood items, candles, N.Y. quilts, metal works and more. Young Filmmaker first place went to Tickets, visit www.ticketmas- “Anthropophobia,” Zachery Groff, McLean, Va. ter.com or call (304) 696-4400. Micro-Film winner was Simulacra,” Tatchapon Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Lertwifojkul, . One Civic Center Plaza, Hun- of fami- tington. $4; $3 seniors, $1 Nashville star lies dealing children 12 and under. North Carolina film maker Michael with mountain top n Junior Recital: Christina O’Connell, whose powerful film, “Moun- removal mining. Riley, piano, 4 p.m. Saturday, tain Top Removal,” (mostly shot in West April 26. Marshall University Virginia) took second place at the Appy, also Props to the paddlers Department of Music. Questions, won the 2008 Reel Current Award from the Heath Damron and the brave kayakers in the call (304) 696-6417 or visit www. Nashville Film Festival. Marshall University Whitewater Club have been marshall.edu/cofa.music. Smith He was presented with the award last at it again. Recital Hall at Marshall Univer- week by former vice president and Nobel Damron’s film, “Another Year: In the Life of the sity, 3rd Avenue, Huntington. Peace Prize winner Al Gore at the Regal Marshall Whitewater Club,” won the Paddler’s n Senior Recital: Kristen Green Hills Cinemas where the festival Choice Award in late February. Pino, voice, 8 p.m. Saturday, took place. The short film features a bunch of local pad- April 26. Marshall University West Virginia resident and fighter for dlers such as Chris Barry, Casey Cunningham, Department of Music. Ques- Marsh Fork Elementary School, Ed Wiley Damron, Stacey Bowen, Jim Denvir, Seth Collins tions, call (304) 696-6417 or and his granddaughter, Kayla Taylor, and others paddling down roaring and windy, visit www.marshall.edu/cofa. joined O’Connell and the film’s produc- boulder-filled creeks in the mountains. music. Smith Recital Hall at ers Gill Holland and Augusta Brown Ramped up with a good soundtrack of tunes, it’s a Marshall University, 3rd Ave- Holland at the presentation. Wiley said real rush watching them run “Headless Horseman” nue, Huntington. he liked the film because it allowed the n The Stardust Dance audience to connect with the emotions Please see FILMS/4C Club “Spring Dance,” 7- 10 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Featuring music by Jimmy Stevens. Dress: semi-formal. Working with her hands: Bring finger foods. YWCA, 633 Naked Brothers Band 5th Ave. Huntington. $10 per guest; free to members. Huntington-based sculptor to appear at Wal-Mart n Joe Dipietro’s “All Shook Up,” 7:30 p.m. Thurs- The Herald-Dispatch rock group, chronicling their day-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, ASHLAND — Nat and Alex fame, friendship, temporary April 24-27. Presented by juried into Tamarack event Wolff, starts of ’s break-up and adolescent expe- the Huntington High School The Herald-Dispatch hit series, “The Naked Broth- riences. The cameras track the students. Under the direc- HUNTINGTON — If you ers Band,” will appear at 2 p.m. charismatic rock stars - led tion of the school’s Fine Arts want to see the always imagina- today at Wal-Mart on U.S. 60 by sensitive singer-songwrit- Department, more than 30 tive clay sculptures of Carter in Ashland. er Nat, and energetic drum- students will bring the musical Taylor Seaton, they are now The duo will greet fans, sign mer Alex - on to life through song, dance and on display and for sale at West autographs and and off stage, drama. Tickets, call Choral Virginia’s premier handcrafts promote the focusing on Director Anna Smith, (304) outlet, Tamarack in Beckley. new album their celeb- 528-6461, or stop by the HHS If you’d like to talk to the titled “I Don’t rity lifestyle Choral Room B105, between artist and see some of those Want To go with all of its 3:30 and 4 p.m. Monday-Fri- wild works such as “Every To School.” perks and day. Huntington High School, Tom, Dick and Harry,” you and T h e a l b u m problems. 1 Highlander Way, Huntington. your gas tank are in luck. The was released The show $8; $10 reserved seats. Huntington artist, who was just April 15. The a lso fea- n 2008 KOHVA Regional juried into Tamarack, will dem- album includes tures the Golden Gloves, 7:30 p.m. Fri- onstrate how she makes her 12 original songs Wolff boys’ day-Saturday, April 25-26. Come clay sculptures from noon to from the second real-life see the best of the best compete 3 p.m. today at The Downtown season of the friends and to make it to the National Golden Depot, located at the corner of File photo/The Herald-Dispatch popular show. band mates Gloves. Featuring open fighters 4th Avenue and 9th Street in Carter Taylor Seaton of Huntington polishes a sculpture in her As with the first from pre-school days: cellist from Kentucky, Ohio and West Huntington. studio in this 2006 file photo. She has been juried into the album, self-titled “The Naked Thomas (Thomas Batuello) Virginia, with Junior Olympic box- Seaton has been working in Tamarack, West Virginia’s premier handcrafts outlet, in Beckley Brothers Band,” all music on and keyboard player David ers and novice male and female clay since 1996 when she took at the April 8 session. the new album was written (David Levi), along with gui- boxers. Kentucky National Guard pottery classes from master and performed by the shows tarist Qaasim (Qaasim Mid- Armory, 2519 Lexington Ave. potter, Bill Meadows, at the Exhibition, she has now been ent media that were juried into stars, real-life brothers and ddleton) and bassist Rosalina Ashland. Huntington Museum of Art. accepted as a gallery artist at the Tamarack system at the musicians , 13, and (Allie DiMeco). There is also Her work has been exhibited Tamarack. April 8 session in Beckley. , 10. the band’s manager Cooper MORE ONLINE in Georgia, Florida and West Seaton said she is honored According to Artisan Services Inspired by the Wolff sib- (Cooper Pillot) and Jesse (Jesse For a complete list of Virginia, winning awards in to be one of the 43 West Vir- Director Ron DeWitt, artisans lings’ real-life, pre-school-born Draper), Nat and Alex’s ditzy upcoming events, go to www. each state. Twice juried into ginia artists from nine different band, “The Naked Brothers tutor/babysitter and real-life herald-dispatch.com. the biennial W.Va. Juried counties representing 20 differ- Please see TAMARACK/4C Band” follows a world-famous cousin.

CHAMP: 87-year-old Herb Bob Evans Farm. The celebra- Jessie McClain and Barbara Charles Patrick, Patty With- Mae Price is two from 25 (23). Colker remains a champion tion, featuring more than 50 of Rutledge. The chapter won 23 row, Amelia Hall, Jonathan Alexander Bryce Elliott, chairman for West Virginia her award-winning quilts, also awards. Rider and Sue Cobb. a second grader at Fairland Electric Supply. Herb, a mem- marks the opening of Groves’ LEADERS: Thomas Conaty, TODAY’S ANNIVERSARIES: East Elementary, is two from a ber of National Federation of Brenda new exhibit at the farm’s James Crouse and Patricia Ric and Shelley Massie dime (8). Debbie Ball reaches Independent Business West Homestead Museum. Let’s Proctor were among 49 lead- (1997), Scott and Lesley the happy 5-0 mark. Meg Bar- Virginia since 1962, has been LUCAS hear a big round of applause ers from across West Virginia Thomas. ber, a student at Our Lady of named 2008 Small Business COMMUNITY NEWS for this quilt maker. to participate in the 18th class SUNDAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Fatima School, is one over a Champion for West Virginia. NEEDED: Resumes for a of Leadership West Virginia. Beth Rankin, Tom Wil- dime (11). Not only is he a star with of Fun from 8 a.m. to noon at part-time director of music at Thomas represented West Vir- liams, Trevor Boltz, Raven SUNDAY’S ANNIVERSARIES: the company, he is a 58-year Southside Elementary School, Steele Memorial United Meth- ginia Chamber of Commerce. Forshee, Alicea Ash Lewis, Rick and Lisa Galloway are member of the Rotary Club 620 12th Ave. The festival, odist Church are accepted James is with Wells Fargo Meg Barber, Anne Zettle, blessed with 11 years of mar- of Huntington and a lifetime organized by Katie Norman through Thursday, April 30, by Insurance Services. Patricia is Aderon Napier, Karin riage; J.B. and Hildur Neal member of the Salvation Army and Elizabeth Januszkie- mailing to the church, P.O. Box with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Dawson, Shelley Massie, (1946), Golden and Yvonne Advisory Board, as well as wicz, is sponsored by the 346, Barboursville, WV 25504. all of Huntington. Ryann Pemberton, Mike Bias. been involved with Tri-State fifth-grade class. Proceeds For a job description, call (304) TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Wes- Dolin, Jennifer Chapman, CHUCKLE: During a chil- Area of Boy Scouts, supporter help with their trip to Colum- 736-4583. ley Vassar, Joy James, Gin- Michael Campbell, Rosalie dren’s sermon, children were of West Virginia Symphony, bus, Ohio, to visit the Colum- ATTENDED: Seven members ger Moosavi, Gail Macono- Ferguson, Andrew Con- asked what “Amen” meant. A Huntington Symphony and bus Zoo and COSI. of Buford Chapter National chie, Sandy Thomas, Larry ner Adkins, Erma Harris, little boy raised his hand and Huntington Museum of Art. MORE: It was more than a Society Daughters of the Davis, Sara Beth Watts, Joe Thompson, Hannah said: “It means — “Tha-tha- He is a former board member slice of birthday cake celebrat- American Revolution recently Eric Kennedy, Lynn Knopp, Edgar, Sabrina Moore, tha-that’s all, folks’!” at B’Nai Sholom Congregation. ing the 80th birthday for Nina attended the 103rd State Con- Mary Leighton, Ruby Clark, Tom Thornburgh, Jennifer Congratulations Herb on a Maxine Green Groves of ference of the West Virginia Boyd Finley, Ircyl Black, Rider, Virginia Riggall, Send items to Brenda well-deserved recognition. Rio Grande, Ohio. The Roane DAR Society in Morgantown. Levin Preston Blanken- Edward R. Sparks, Sabrina Lucas, in care of The Herald- FUN: A rummage, toy County, W.Va., native was also Delegates were Mary C. Col- ship is one less than a nickel Vititoe, Edna Hall, Randy Dispatch, P.O. Box 2017, and bake sale, inflatables, honored with the unveiling of lins, Sally O. Cyrus, Patricia (4), Theressa Dillon, Shelia Short, Pamela Boggs, Marty Huntington, WV 25720; fax to raffle and more are featured Gallia County’s first quilt barn Daugherty, Anne Cum- Roy, Noah Marcum, Teresa Ruffner, Virginia Riggall (304) 526-2857; or e-mail to at today’s Southside Festival squares on the Dairy Barn at mings, Yvonne Johnson, Torlone, Evan Hinshaw, and Bob Simmons. Desiree [email protected].